Version 2.0.0 - Major Enhancement Release
Release Date: October 2025
Status: Current Version
Compatibility: YOURLS 1.7+, PHP 7.4-8.6
Overview
Complete rewrite and modernization of the Upload and Shorten plugin with enhanced features, improved security, and better user experience.
New Features
Admin Interface
- Full Admin Panel - Complete settings management interface
- Dashboard Integration - Seamless integration with YOURLS admin panel
- Bulk File Management - Manage multiple files at once
- Advanced Filtering - Filter files by type, expiration status, and search
- Pagination Support - Handle large file lists efficiently
Frontend Support
- Public Upload Interface - Allow users to upload files on the frontend
- Configurable Frontend - Control who can upload and what they can upload
- Mobile-First Design - Fully responsive on all devices
- Drag & Drop - Modern file upload experience
- Progress Indicators - Real-time upload progress
- Copy to Clipboard - One-click URL copying
Storage & Management
- Multiple Storage Locations - Configure different paths for various needs
- File Expiration - Automatic cleanup with customizable retention periods
- Storage Statistics - Monitor storage usage per location
- Location Testing - Test storage accessibility before use
- Configurable Paths - Set custom storage directories
Security Enhancements
- CSRF Protection - Secure form submissions
- MIME Validation - Validate file types by content, not just extension
- Path Traversal Prevention - Protect against directory traversal attacks
- Rate Limiting - Prevent abuse with per-IP upload limits
- Content Scanning - Detect malicious code in uploads
- Dangerous Extension Blocking - Block potentially harmful file types
- .htaccess Protection - Prevent PHP execution in upload directories
- Modular Structure - Code organized into modules (under 500 lines per file)
- Optimized Queries - Improved database performance
- Clean URL Support - SEO-friendly URLs
- Efficient File Handling - Optimized upload and storage processes
Internationalization
- Norwegian Bokmål (nb_NO) - New translation added
- Existing Languages - English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese maintained
- Translation Framework - Easy to add new languages
Improvements
- Better error handling and user feedback
- Improved mobile responsiveness
- Enhanced download tracking
- Better file metadata management
- Improved admin UI/UX
- More intuitive configuration options
- Better documentation
Technical Changes
- PHP 7.4-8.6 compatibility
- Modern coding standards
- PSR-compliant code structure
- Enhanced error logging
- Better database schema
- Improved security practices
Breaking Changes
This is a major version upgrade with potential breaking changes:
- New database schema (automatic migration on activation)
- Changed configuration structure
- Updated storage path handling
- Modified API endpoints (if using custom integrations)
Upgrade Instructions
- Backup your existing installation and database
- Deactivate the old version in YOURLS admin panel
- Replace plugin files with version 2.0.0
- Activate the plugin (automatic migration will run)
- Review and update settings in the new admin interface
- Test file uploads and downloads
Known Issues
None reported at release time.
Credits
- Enhanced by: Master3395 / News Targeted
- Original Authors: mtttmpl, adammatthews, fredl99
- Contributors: Community translators and testers
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